What is the cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Long Island?

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Long Island is to subway which costs $3 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Long Island?

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Long Island is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avenue H/Nostrand Av and arriving at Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Brooklyn and Long Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 15 St-Prospect Park and arriving at Roosevelt Island. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Long Island?

The distance between Brooklyn and Long Island is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Brooklyn to Long Island without a car?

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Long Island without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Brooklyn to Long Island?

The subway from 15 St-Prospect Park to Roosevelt Island takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Long Island bus from?

Brooklyn to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue H/Nostrand Av station.

Where do I catch the Brooklyn to Long Island train from?

Brooklyn to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, depart from 15 St-Prospect Park station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Long Island bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Long Island bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Long Island train arrive?

Brooklyn to Long Island train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Roosevelt Island station.

Where can I stay near Long Island?

There are 101+ hotels available in Long Island.

Brooklyn to Long Island - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and line 5 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn to Long Island by subway or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 15 St-Prospect Park to Roosevelt Islandsubway F
36 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferrybus Q35
37 min
$3–8
Line 5 subway
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Lexington Avenue/59th Streetsubway 5
44 min
$3
Line 2 subway, subway
1. Take the subway from Church Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway 2 / ...
2. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Queens Plazasubway R / ...
1h
$3

Brooklyn to Long Island by subway

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 15 St-Prospect Park to Roosevelt Island every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Avenue H/Nostrand Av to Beach Channel Dr/Rockaway Ferry every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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